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Originally Posted by Iowa_Flames_Fan
Interesting that you're so sure what the Liberals "would have done"--I don't think anyone could know that who hasn't visited a parallel universe. (I for one am hoping that in the parallel Bizarro-world in which the Liberals had stewardship of the economy over the past few years, Calgary also won the cup in 04)
Politics is politics. If the Liberals are forcing an election this fall, it's because they think it's the smart move. Anyone who pretends that Harper would act differently in Dion's position is delusional. Harper knows how the game is played--you can bet he doesn't think this is "childish."
He might be forgiven for thinking it's "foolish," though. The liberals are down in the polls and still low on money, and haven't gained any real traction all summer. From a strategic perspective I'm very puzzled by this move.
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Didn't the liberals publicly and repeatedly trash the government for not spending enough on the stimulus package?
So either:
-They would have indeed spent more
-They were just lying and trying to find any reason, no matter how irrational, to attack the government.
This begs the question: is the official opposition party's role to try to blindly roadblock the current government's efforts at every turn in hopes of taking control next election or is to constructively criticize and work together with the government in an attempt to improve policy and in turn improve the quality of service for all Canadians?